mangrove

noun

man·grove ˈman-ˌgrōv

ˈmaŋ-

: any of a genus (Rhizophora, especially R. mangle of the family Rhizophoraceae) of tropical maritime trees or shrubs that send out many prop roots and form dense masses important in coastal land building and as foundations of unique ecosystems

: any of numerous trees (as of the genera Avicennia of the acanthus family or Sonneratia of the family Lythraceae) with growth habits like those of the true mangroves

Examples of mangrove in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

More than just sand and sea, the area also has a mangrove lagoon, boat launch, playground, picnic areas, boardwalk, and a campground (temporarily closed; check here before going). —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025 Kayak along Zanzibar’s serene coastlines through mangroves and lagoons that feel untouched by time. —

Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024 Later, Charles was taken on a walk through an area where mangroves are being protected in Moata’a Village. —

Simon Perry, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 The Indus Delta region has a high conservation value for its biodiversity endemism as well as the importance of mangrove forests for climate resilience. —

Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mangrove